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Diploma in Animal Ecology
University of the Sunshine Coast

Australia

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About this course

What will I learn?

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 96 units of credit towards UniSC's Bachelor of Animal Ecology. In this program you will:Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environmentStudy a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whalesDevelop your skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator

Which department am I in?

School of Science, Technology and Engineering

CRICOS

107195F

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$24,600.00 (13,67,807) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

UniSC Sunshine Coast

90 Sippy Downs Drive,

SIPPY DOWNS,

Queensland,

4556, SUNSHINE COAST, Australia

Online/Distance with attendance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$24,600.00 (13,67,807) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

UniSC Fraser Coast

161 Old Maryborough Road,

HERVEY BAY,

Queensland,

4655, BUNDABERG, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

English Language entry requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
  • TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Overall score of 50 with no sub score less than 50
  • Language of Instruction English (LOI) - Minimum 1 year full-time tertiary study, or 1 year full-time other post-secondary study, or 2 years full-time secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in last 5 years in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America
  • C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency - Overall score of 169 or above with no less than 162 in each skill
  • ISLPR (IIAA accredited)- (previously ASLPR) - 3 in all four skill areas
  • Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - Successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 - Successful completion
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 - Successful completion

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of the Sunshine Coast

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a top-rated university, rated 5-stars in key areas including teaching quality and overall experience.

  • 5-star rating for teaching quality 17 years in a row
  • 1st in Queensland for Global Impact Rankings
  • Ground-breaking research undertaken on relevant topics
  • Excellent academic and career services support
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